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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.52, 12,514.96 and 5,089.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.52, 12,514.96 and 5,089.52 is: 7,023.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.52 : 12,514.96 = 5,089.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.52/12,514.96 = 5,089.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.52x = 12,514.96 × 5,089.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.52x = 63,695,139.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,695,139.22/9,068.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.76

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